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Jidenna's African Redemption With Seun Kuti Is "Worth The Weight"
Worth The Weight Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Jidenna mixes with Nigerian royalty in the "Worth The Weight" video. Don't think for a second Jidenna has renounced his fanciful ways. By reconnecting with his West African ancestry, The Classic Man has been rebranded a "sapeur" by the OGs with the vested authority to point the finger.
Texans' Lamar Miller Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Entire 2019 Season
Lamar Miller was carted off in the 1st quarter of Dallas' 34-0 rout of the Houston Texans. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Houston Texans will be without their starting running back Lamar Miller for the duration of the 2019 NFL Season. MRI scans have shown up positive indicating a torn ACL, which by today's standards calls for a gestation period of at least one full year on the sidelines.
Lil Wayne & Blink-182 Finally Drop Their "What's My Age Again? / A Milli" Mashup
What's My Age Again? / A Milli Editor Rating:HOTTTTT User Rating: Lil Wayne and blink-182 have lost sight of time. The "What's My Age Again? / A Milli" has been in circulation ever since the live version was uploaded in May, followed by the official stream a few days ago. On paper, Weezy and the pop-punkers are a match made in heaven, all four of them combined.
Russ Triggers The Bat-Signal: "Go Tell Drake I Got A Hit He Would Go Crazy On"
Russ is eager to have Drake flip through his catalog. Depending on your general outlook on Russ, his latest attempt at reaching out to Drake can either be filed as incessantly needy or incredible opportunistic of him, to reach out indirectly - through the grapevine that is social media. "Go Tell Drake I got a hit he would go crazy on," Russ posted as an Instagram story. The ruse may very well pay dividends, however unlikely.
Antonio Brown Loses 2nd Helmet Grievance With NFL
Antonio Brown will likely abandon his prized "Schutt Air Advantage" helmet while he ponders his endorsement options. Whether you've decided to side with Ben Roethlisberger or Antonio Brown, one thing's for certain, both men have been guilty on some level, or lesser-than behavior.
50 Cent Infuriates "Power" Fans By Adding Trey Songz To Show's Theme Song
Trey Songz isn't "Power material" according to the show's crazed fans. Power fans have spoken in great numbers; they want Joe reinstated on the show's "Big Rich Town" theme. Although Power's six and potentially final season is scheduled to debut tonight, so those fans who are crying foul, somehow landed upon an illegal feed, ahead of schedule.
Colts Won't Recoup Andrew Luck's $24 Million In Signing Bonuses
The Indianapolis Colts have reached a very reasonable settlement with Andrew Luck. The Indianapolis Colts have come as close to committing a gesture of goodwill as any team in NFL history. In fact, they've come to an agreement with Andrew Luck that will see him retire with an added $24.8 million in signing bonuses tucked away in his pocket.
Sonny Digital Delves Into Disco Regalia On "Higher"
Higher Editor Rating:HOTTTTT User Rating: Sonny Digital ponders taking his Tinder date to the Moon and back. If you ever thought Sonny Digital would try his hand at boogie or disco, count yourself in the minority. With his latest SoundCloud "Higher" making the rounds for 4 days now, Sonny is now free to linger as a mononymous figure, since he doesn't owe it to anyone, to uphold anything in particular. It's almost inconceivable to watch Sonny Digital go this route, on a stylistic level.
Burna Boy Gains The Coveted Elton John Co-Sign During "Rocket Man Radio"
Elton John tags another golden child. The Burna Boy glow-up is for real. By letting his powers develop a gradual pace, dating back to 2014's "Soke," Burna Boy inevitably reached his zenith ahead of schedule.
Netflix Unveils Trailer & Release Date For "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie"
What in the world happened to Jesse Pinkman? It's official. the rumored Breaking Bad motion picture uncloaked itself to reveal a theatrical trailer, a release date, and a working title, much thanks to Netflix, the production house/streaming platform overseeing the final product. The Breaking Bad film, titled El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, will focus squarely on "Jesse Pinkman" as portrayed by Aaron Paul.
Wiley Accuses Ed Sheeran Of Clout Chasing: "I'm Getting My Guitar & Foot Pedal Out"
Wiley feels that Ed Sheeran is using Grime to gain cool points; Stormzy gets involved. In the span of numerous Tweets, Wiley has accused of Ed Sheeran of profiteering at the expense of the UK's Grime scene, a position he's taken against other supposed charlatans in the past - namely Drake, and in recent months, by re-igniting his longtime feud with Skepta. In this instance, Wiley's Tweets were deleted within hours of being published, quite possibly due to a compromise being cut in the background.
Chris Brown Is Expecting A Baby Boy With Ex-Girlfriend Ammika Harris
Chris Brown wasn't fibbing when he branded Ammika Harris his baby momma. The early reports on Chris Brown and Ammika Harris look to have been accurate. Back in May, it was speculated that Chris Brown and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Harris were having a child together when the singer tagged the letters "BM" in her comment feed.
James Harden Looking To Unleash "One-Legged 3" On The NBA
"The Beard" wants to join the likes of Dirk Nowitzki and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in crafting his own "signature move." You may have seen the footage. An unbalanced James Harden gains halfcourt by teasing the sham god. The switch defense adapts on the fly only to find Harden an equal match to their forward-thinking. In one quick motion, the former MVP turns his back on his opponent, again to create separation.
Sergey Kovalev KOs Anthony Yarde To Sep Up Potential Megafight With Canelo
Sergey Kovalev didn't let his WBO title defense get past the 11th round. Sergey Kovalev's fall from grace was short-lived. After seemingly losing his bloodlust in a losing effort to Eleider Alvarez in 2018, Kovalev rebounded in the very night fight, a rematch with his Colombian opponent. Since reclaiming the WBO belt at Light Heavyweight, Kovalev has made no other defenses, that is until today when he faced the hard-hitting Anthony Yarde on an ESPN+ matinee staged in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Lil Uzi Vert, Jeezy & Missy Elliott Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist
Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. This week's edition of the FIRE EMOJI playlist begins on a subtler note than last. The new entrants represent a wide field of interests, beginning with Missy Elliott's submission of "Throw It Back" in a year where she's been on the receiving end of the greatest plaudits imaginable for musicians in North America, whether it's through her enshrinement in the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, or simply the way she's bandied about in conversation.
Rahli Puts Dellwood On The Map With The "In and Out" Video
In and Out Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Rahli shows us his end of St. Louis, Missouri. Shot in Dellwood area of St. Louis, Missouri, Rahli's "In and Out" music video is an introduction of sorts -for a rapper on the cusp of greater recognition. The issue of Rahli's upward projection is not a matter of if but when, and how soon? The STL native owes much of his early recognition to "Born Bae Bae" a song which has taken up a storm within the regional circuit.
"Black Panther 2's" Release Date Has Been Officially Unveiled
Director Ryan Coogler made the announcement at Disney’s D23 Expo. Lo and behold, Marvel fanatics and film buffs alike, can rest happy with the knowledge of Black Panther 2's theatrical release: May 6, 2022. Ryan Coogler and his creative figureheads were on hand at Disney’s D23 Expo this weekend to share the news, as well as other details such as the progress they've made since they sitting down to write the script (Oct. 2018).
Missy Elliott Links Up With Timbaland & Sum1 On "DripDemeanor"
DripDemeanor Produced by Timbaland, Missy Elliott, misdemeanor, Iconology & ep Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Want to know where you stand with Misdemeanor? Here's your chance. Upon making her return with a new 5-song EP, Missy Elliott resorted to what she knows best: a time-tested producer/artist relationship with Timbaland. After years of seclusion and personal growth, both Timbo and Missy are here to show us the wonder of real talent, and how it transcends both time and space.
Steve Nash Doesn't Think DeMarcus Cousins Should Quit On His NBA Dream
"He's a competitor. He's gone through a lot already. He can do it." Even in his darkest hour, DeMarcus Cousins has the support of his former colleague Steve Nash. For those who haven't followed Nash's exploit post-retirement, the former NBA MVP is currently employed as a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors, the team Cousins played for down the stretch last season.
Team USA Loses Kyle Kuzma To Ankle Injury, Finalizes World Cup Roster
If you're a Lakers' fan, swallow your pride. The news just keeps getting worse for Team USA. After literally losing a baker's dozen of player personnel to "other commitments" their depleted roster came up short in their 2nd of 2 Rendez-Vous with the Australian national team, led by Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs no less. The exhibition loss marked the end of a 78-game win streak for the US Men's Basketball outfit.
Jackboy Released From Jail, Says Police Boasted "We Got Kodak, You Next" During Arrest
Jackboy says the cops boasted about Kodak Black while making his arrest. In the direct aftermath of his arrest, Jackboy's reps attempted to pitch a proper narrative via social media, before recanting on the post some hours later. The Sniper Gang affiliate was arrested on Thursday for allegedly tampering with evidence and holding a controlled substance on his person (marijuana).
Quavo Is Trapping Popeye's Chicken Sandwiches For $1K Apiece
Quavo is quite the opportunist. Quavo's answer to Popeye's and Chick-fil-A's growing hostilities was to stockpile their products for fear of a food shortage. Surely, there's enough chicken sandwich to go around, but don't tell that to the founding Migos member, whose latest sales plan is to sell Popeye's out of his trunk at an inflationary rate of $1000 a pop. Chick-fil-A fancies itself the originator of the "chicken sandwich" on a corporate scale.
Ramriddlz Ponders The "Niagara" Freefall On His Latest Single
Niagara Editor Rating:HOTTTTT User Rating: Mr. RamRod rarely deviates from the "norm." Who would have thought Ramriddlz of all people, would be the one to craft the greatest ballad on the subject of "longing" in recent time. In issuing "Niagara" at the stroke of midnight this past Thursday/Friday, Ramriddlz set off a sprinkler set of emotions from his parts to yours, more specifically: the US/Canadian frontier divided by Niagara Falls.
Kemba Walker Reflects On "Team USA" Snapping Its 78-Game Win Streak Vs. Australia
Patty Mills scored 30 points to spearhead Australia's come from behind victory. Aside from the lone blemish on their record, a third-place showing at the 2004 Olympics, the US Men's Basketball team is expected to maintain a flawless win-loss record, at all costs. Unfortunately, that did not occur last night when USA Basketball was hit with a permanent stain to their record, in the form of a loss to Australia by a narrow score of 98-94.
Rapsody Drops Powerful Visuals For "Nina"
Nina Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Rapsody channels Black excellence with her tribute to Nina Simone. The task of honoring the pioneering efforts of other women doesn't fall on Rapsody alone, and yet, the manner in which she's gone about it on her new album Eve, you get the sense she was fed the field rations of a full platoon.
Justin Gaethje Wants To "F-ck Up" Conor McGregor After Watching Video Of Bar Attack
Conor McGregor has a long list of haters awaiting his return. Justin Gaethje has been lusting over a potential bout with Conor McGregor for some time. Few took the Irishman at his word when he threatened retirement in late March of last year. McGregor has been fervently active on social media, with fighter's FOMO, every time a catalyst passes him up the UFC charts.
A$AP Ferg & Chance The Rapper Freestyle Over Classics By OutKast & Jay-Z: Watch
A$AP Ferg reminisces over the A$AP come-up on Sway in the Morning. Having both completed full-length projects in recent weeks, A$AP Ferg and Chance The Rapper were in rare form when the opportunity arose for them to flex their chops on Sway in the Morning. As the narrative went, Ferg was in the studio recording with Sway when Chance The Rapper and his entourage entered the establishment for reasons unknown.
Lil Wayne Mourns The Loss Of Cedric Benson: "My Condolences, Love Everyday"
Lil Wayne remains loyal to all Green Bay Packers personnel, past and present. Lil Wayne joined the chorus of people paying respect to Cedric Benson, the ex-NFL running back who died last night after colliding with a minivan. Weezy, the consummate sports fan, roots for the Green Bay Packers, the team Benson played for in his final season in the NFL (2012).
Young Thug Responds To YFN Lucci's Bitterness: " I Wouldve Been Killed U"
Thugger doesn't have to write legibly to get his point across. It didn't take long for YFN Lucci's bitterness towardsYoung Thug to reach the shoreline. To recap yesterday's action, YFN Lucci took to Twitter in rehashing a mortifying situation that arose in 2016, not his own: Thugger's arrest at Lenox Square. Throughout the course of time, it's been hard to keep track of the "he say, she say," but when it comes to Lucci - Thugger relations I think the public record speaks for itself.
Travis Scott's "Mamacita" With Rich Gang Celebrates 5 Years Of Enshrinement
Mamacita Travis Scott Feat. Rich Homie Quan & Young Thug Editor Rating:THROWBACK User Rating: Travis Scott basks in his former glory on the 5-year anniversary of "Days Before Rodeo." "Mamacita" is one of those songs belies a hope that Rich Gang will one day resuscitate itself. Before you lose any sleep to nostalgia consider this, the #TBT to end all false impressions of a Rich Gang - Astro Boy confederacy.
Jon Jones Reacts To Daniel Cormier's TKO Loss At UFC 241
Jon Jones resurrects old fighting words. Following Daniel Cormier's TKO loss to Stipe Miocic last night, Jon Jones began throwing shade at his oldest adversary. IN lieu of taking the fight right to Cormier's doorstep, Jones went about "slighting" his two-time opponent, by stating that Stipe Mioici, and not Cormier, ranks as the greatest heavyweight of all time.
JPEGMAFIA Goes Ballistic On Tkay Maidza's New Single "Awake"
Awake Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Tkay Maidza taps JPEGMAFIA for "Awake" After cleansing himself of a thousand sins to begin the week, JPEGMAFIA traveled to godknowswhere for the sake of recording and shooting with Aussie rapper Tkay Maidza. Before you go enough on a tangent, about the land down under, and misappropriation, consider this: Maidza has the intestinal fortitude of a rapper twice her molecular size.
Cardi B Applauds Jay-Z's NFL Deal, Thinks He Could "Bring Back Colin Kaepernick"
Cardi B rocks with Jay-Z's power move. Cardi B was peeling out of the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City when TMZ apprehended her with a series of loaded questions. First off, the reporter asked her to elaborate on her support of Bernie Sanders 2020, by which she feigned ignorance, implying that a split-career in politics was beyond her limits, much less host a talk-show that touches on hot button issues.
Jeffrey Epstein's Reps Not Ruling Out "Cover-Up Murder" Plot
Epstein's team is wrastling with the medical examiner for loose ends. Jeffrey Epstein's reps are reportedly unsatisfied with the investigation into his death, ruled a suicide by strangulation. The sticking point appears to be a series of fractures on Epstein's neck, illustrating a struggle of some sorts took place prior to him losing consciousness - which is inherently why they've been entertaining this notion that a sheet was placed on his neck to give off the illusion of death by hanging.
Former NFL Running Back Cedric Benson Dies In Motorcycle Accident
Benson was involved in a vehicular accident last night. According to KVUE in Austin, Texas, former NFL running back Cedric Benson and an unnamed woman were tragically killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred just after 10 pm last night. Early reports indicate that Benson and the woman's vehicle came into contact with one another when a minivan forcibly pulled into their lane.
Meek Mill Officially Unveils "Dream Chasers" Basketball Courts In His Hometown
Meek Mill solidifies his presence on the courts. It looks as though Meek Mill has made good on his promise of unveiling freshly renovated basketball courts in his hometown. TMZ obtained the following video of Meek Mill performing a commencement speech, right before opening up the courts (once again) to the public. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images The East Fairmount Park grew out of Philadelphia's interconnected network of recreational spaces under the "Farmount" umbrella.
Stipe Miocic KO's Daniel Cormier To Reclaim Heavyweight Gold At UFC 241
Stipe Miocic avenged his loss to Daniel Cormier in the rematch. With Daniel Cormier standing so close to the edge of retirement, Stipe Miocic felt he might have slight mental edge going into last night's main event at UFC 241. In the end, both Miocic and the incumbent Heavyweight Champion looked to be completely "locked-in" for the moment in hand.
John Cena Shows Love For Sho Madjozi After Her "John Cena" Song Goes Viral
The South African rapper hit the #1 trending spot with her COLORS rendition of "John Cena." Sho Madjozi is making a name for herself outside of South Africa by cozying up with the World's best. After dropping her previously unheard "John Cena" on COLORS, Madjozi quickly shot up the ranks to occupy the #1 trending spot on YouTube for a brief moment this week. News traveled fast, as John Cena and his employers @ World Wrestling Entertainment made sure to shout her out via Twitter.
Young Thug & Lil Uzi Vert Glisten On "What's The Move?"
What's The Move? Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Thugger and Uzi ask the unanswerable. On "What's The Move?" Lil Uzi Vert dials back his most essential form, for what is ostensibly his most earnest collaboration with Young Thug going back several years. In terms of subject material, "What's The Move?" finds the dynamic duo converging on the central theme of a relationship that's run its course, explained by an open-ended riddle in the title; a riddle better left unsolved.
Nate Diaz Calls Out Jorge Masvidal After Dominating Anthony Pettis At UFC 241
Stockton, California's prodigal son dazzles in his return to the octagon. UFC 241 was being touted as the promotion's strongest fight card in some time, and with good reason. In last night's co-main event, a rejuvenated Nate Diaz returned to the octagon to face Anthony Pettis after a three-year hiatus, three years too long.
Headie One Redefines Classic 90s House With "Both"
Both Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Headie One handles his UK Drill inheritance with clenched fists. AJ Tracey paved the way for young emcees from "The Lane" to emerge victorious. Next up in Tottenham is Headie One, fresh a couple of high profile collabs with Skepta and Dave respectively. With every growing Headie's buzz has seen his rep outside the UK swell up to a point of tangency.
YFN Lucci Is Seemingly Big Mad That Young Thug Is Having "So Much Fun"
YFN Lucci jumps on Instagram to deride his least favorite person in Atlanta. YFN Lucci's bitterness will rear its ugly head in the long run. In a recent Instagram outburst, Lucci appears to shade Young Thugger by conjuring up the image of his arrest at Atlanta's Lenox Mall of a 2016 arrest at Lenox Square. It's no coincidence, this week happens to be portentous one for Thugger, as he dropped So Much Fun to an overwhelmingly positive reception.
03 Greedo Has A "3,000 Song Rollout" In Place To Cover His 20 Year Prison Bid
03 Greedo invested in his future before the onset of his 20-year sentence. 03 Greedo clearly has phone privileges tucked away behind the concealment of a life behind bars. This past week, the incarcerated rapper spoke to Complex about the contingency he enacted months before submitting to the law, knowing damn well his fate rested in a Texas jail cell for the foreseeable future.
Young Thug, Pop Smoke & A$AP Ferg Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist
Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. This week's FIRE EMOJI playlist profited an overflow of top-level content. As a result, many of our most deserving entrants had to be let go. With no more than 100 spots for grabs at any given time, the FIRE EMOJI playlist is not only a hot commodity but a test character and staying power. This week, strong showings from Future, A$AP Ferg, Offset, Doja Cat and Jacquees create a logjam at the top of the order.
Meek Mill Catches Wrek With Quavo On Quality Control's "Double Trouble"
Double Trouble Quality Control & Quavo Feat. Meek Mill Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Meek Mill and Quavo are up to no bueno. While QC as busy overcoming bureaucratic hurdles to have Uzi's verse resubmitted to "Pink Toes," Meek Mill was busy stealing the show with nothing but a leaky faucet for a metronome. "Double Trouble" finds Meek Mill assimilating another rapper's basic form just for the hell of it. To Quavo's credit, he does set the pace from a standing position.
De’Aaron Fox Withdraws From A Depleted Team USA
De'Aaron Fox joins PJ Tucker and the other defectors in withdrawing from Team USA. De’Aaron Fox is the latest Team USA recruit to opt-out of the running, leading up to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. According to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, the 3rd-year pivot is withdrawing to focus on the Sacramento Kings' playoff push in the upcoming 2019-2020 season.
CupcaKKe Announces North American Tour, $10k To Be Raffled At Every Concert
CupcakKe comes up with an enticing proposition. Staging a North America tour isn't child's play. Every member of the production team has their pockets lined before the artist ever sees a penny, and unless in your good favor with the label, you and your manager need to plan for months in advance before said team ever hits the road. CupcakKe understands that all too well, both as a passerby and the main constituent.
Conway Says Eminem's Stans Are "Nerds" Who Can't Relate With Him
Conway is keen on Eminem, Shady Records, but not the Stans. DJ Vlad, always one to stir the pot, played host to Lord Jamar this past week, hopeful the mere mention of Eminem might trigger, within him, a litany of sensational quips. He was right, the ploy worked. Jamar questioned why Conway of Griselda decided to work under Eminem at Shady Records.
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Will Not Face Charges For Las Vegas Battery Case
Ezekiel Elliott receives some good news out of Las Vegas. According to TMZ, Dallas Cowboys holdout Ezekiel Elliott will not face charges for an altercation that occurred in Las Vegas back in May. After reviewing the tape and meeting with state prosecutors last week, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has definitively ruled against punitive action. The news comes as a sign of relief for Elliott as he continues to grapple with the Cowboys front office over a contract extension.
Blade Brown Drops The Top-Heavy "Bags & Boxes 4" With Giggs, Fredo & More
Bags & Boxes 4 Editor Rating:VERY HOTTTTT User Rating: Blade Brown caps off a big week with the announcement of "The Trap Revolution Will Be Televised," his collection with Trapstar. There's no better way to announce one's intentions in the UK, than to light up the booth with a fiery Daily Duppy session. On the eve of Bags & Boxes 4's final unveiling this week, Blade Brown did just that.
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